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Today: Free Pier Party brings Bay Area beats, K-pop dancing and Y2K favorites to Fisherman’s Wharf

DJ JP Breganza, KPOP-Up and Magic Nostalgia Headline September 12 Waterfront Celebration

Free 2pm to 6pm Event at Crab Wheel Plaza; Series Continues September 26 with Pier Party at Sunset

12 September 2026 – San Francisco, CA: Today, Fisherman’s Wharf invites Bay Area residents and visitors to dance through the decades at a free Pier Party featuring DJ JP Breganza, KPOP-Up and Magic Nostalgia at Crab Wheel Plaza.

Taking place from 2pm to 6pm, the waterfront celebration will move from classic hip-hop, R&B, Bay Area hyphy music, Original Pilipino Music and Budots beats to synchronized K-pop choreography and a live set packed with familiar pop favorites from the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and today. The Pier Party bar will serve ready-to-drink premium craft cocktails, with bistro-style seating, dancing and dozens of nearby restaurants, retailers and attractions to explore.

JP Breganza opens the afternoon from 2pm to 3:30pm. Hailing from Vallejo and based in the Bay Area, the high-energy DJ is celebrated for bridging classic hip-hop, R&B and local hyphy music with vibrant Original Pilipino Music and Budots beats. Best known for his viral supermarket dance parties at Daly City’s Seafood City, he regularly brings his infectious, genre-blurring sets to major venues including San Francisco’s Public Works. An established crowd favorite on land and sea alike, JP delivers a culturally rich dance-floor experience that captures the spirit of the modern Bay Area. Follow him on Instagram at @jpbreganza.

KPOP-Up will then take the floor for an interactive dance segment, inviting guests to live out their K-idol dreams with synchronized steps before Magic Nostalgia closes the afternoon from 4:30pm to 6pm.

With big vocals, punchy guitars, dance-floor energy and a set packed with familiar pop hits, Magic Nostalgia turns the songs everyone knows into a louder, bolder live experience. The band reworks favorites by artists including Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd with rock edge, groove, swagger and plenty of singalong payoff. Follow the band on Instagram at @magic.nostalgia.

Today’s event is part of the fourth season of Pier Party, presented by the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District. The free series concludes Saturday, September 26, with Pier Party at Sunset at the Triangle Lot on Taylor Street. The golden-hour gathering will offer interactive activations, additional room for dancing and live music through sunset. Ample parking facilities are available within the district, but locals are encouraged to use public transit when possible.

UPCOMING 2026 PIER PARTIES

Saturday, September 12 – Pier Party – 2pm to 6pm

Crab Wheel Plaza
2pm-3:30pm: DJ JP Breganza
KPOP-Up interactive dance segment
4:30pm-6pm: Magic Nostalgia

Saturday, September 26 – Pier Party at Sunset – 5pm to 9pm

Triangle Lot on Taylor Street
5pm-6:30pm: DJ D Sharp
Special performance: TURFinc

EVENT DETAILS

What: Pier Party

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2pm-6pm

Where: Crab Wheel Plaza, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco

Admission: Free and open to the public

Featuring: DJ JP Breganza, KPOP-Up and Magic Nostalgia, plus dancing, craft cocktails, nearby restaurants and retailers, and views of San Francisco Bay

Follow @pierpartysf on Instagram for entertainment and event updates.

For more information and to RSVP, visit pierpartysf.com or fishermanswharf.org.

About the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District:

Established in 2005, the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District is a nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to promoting, advancing and maintaining Fisherman’s Wharf as a world-class waterfront destination. The FWCBD works to enhance public spaces, support local businesses, improve the visitor experience and celebrate the history, culture and vitality of San Francisco’s most visited neighborhood.

About Fisherman’s Wharf:

Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Francisco’s most iconic and beloved destinations, known for its historic fishing fleet, seafood restaurants, waterfront views, PIER 39 sea lions, family attractions, maritime heritage and enduring role as a gathering place for locals and visitors from around the world.

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Today on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Sylvester James (September 6, 1947 – December 16, 1988).

Known simply as Sylvester, the groundbreaking singer and performer became one of the defining voices of disco and an enduring LGBTQ+ cultural icon. With his extraordinary falsetto, flamboyant style and unapologetic stage presence, he rose to international fame with hits including “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” and “Dance (Disco Heat).” A beloved figure in San Francisco’s queer community, Sylvester challenged conventions of gender and sexuality through both his music and public persona. He died of AIDS-related complications in 1988 at the age of 41.

Read historian Bill Lipsky’s tribute in the SF Bay Times at the link below:

Music Megastar Sylvester Brought Realness and Depth to Disco

www.RainbowHonorWalk.org

Today on the anniversary of her birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Jane Addams (September 6, 1860 – May 21, 1935).

A pioneering social reformer, activist and author, Jane Addams co-founded Hull House in Chicago, one of the most influential settlement houses in the United States, providing education, childcare, health services and support to immigrants and working-class families. A leading advocate for women’s suffrage, labor reform and peace, she became the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931. Addams shared her life for decades with Mary Rozet Smith, a relationship widely recognized by historians as a committed same-sex partnership.

Read historian Bill Lipsky’s tribute in the SF Bay Times at the link below:

Jane Addams: Cultural Feminist

www.RainbowHonorWalk.org

Today on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Freddie Mercury (September 5, 1946 – November 24, 1991).

Born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar, Freddie Mercury became one of the most iconic and electrifying performers in rock history as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of Queen. Renowned for his extraordinary four-octave vocal range, flamboyant stage presence and unforgettable compositions including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love” and “We Are the Champions,” Mercury helped redefine popular music and live performance. His openness about his sexuality and his death from AIDS-related complications in 1991 made him an enduring symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility, artistic freedom and the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic.

www.RainbowHonorWalk.org

#FreddieMercury #RainbowHonorWalk #LGBTQHistory #Queen #LGBTQHeroes

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Boo2Bullying Brings Fourth Annual “Kick Bullying to the Curb”
Wellness Festival to Palm Springs October 10

Free family event combines youth wellness resources, live entertainment and a celebrity kickball game at Palm Springs Power Stadium

Festival: 4–8 p.m.  |  Celebrity Kickball Game: 6 p.m.  |  Admission: Free

4 September 2026 — Palm Springs, CA: On October 10, a baseball stadium will become a field of kindness as Boo2Bullying brings its fourth annual “Kick Bullying to the Curb” Wellness Festival and Celebrity Kickball Game to Palm Springs Power Stadium. The free, family-friendly gathering will connect young people and their families with practical wellness resources while celebrating teamwork, inclusion and the simple but powerful truth that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and heard.

The festival takes place Saturday, October 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Palm Springs Power Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road. The celebrity kickball game begins at 6 p.m. and will feature celebrity guests, community leaders, first responders, businesses and local youth organizations in a spirited, family-friendly competition designed to promote kindness, teamwork and community connection.

“A young person who knows they matter is better equipped to speak up, ask for help and stand up for someone else,” said Dimitri Halkidis, founder of Boo2Bullying. “This festival takes that message beyond the classroom and puts it into action across the entire community. We want every child who walks through the gates to leave feeling stronger, more connected and absolutely certain that they are not alone.”

Throughout the afternoon, the festival’s Wellness Village will bring together organizations serving youth and families in mental health, education, healthcare, nutrition, fitness, youth development, digital wellness and community services. The program will also include live entertainment and music, interactive youth activities, vendors and opportunities to meet local schools, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, government agencies and community leaders.

The day’s scheduled highlights include the festival opening at 4 p.m.; the Wellness Village beginning at 4:15 p.m.; live entertainment at 4:45 p.m.; interactive youth activities at 5:15 p.m.; the celebrity kickball game at 6 p.m.; and a community celebration at 7 p.m.

Since the festival began in 2022, Boo2Bullying reports more than 10,000 attendees, 300 volunteers, 150 community partners and representation from more than 50 schools, along with over $250,000 in in-kind support and resources. The organization has empowered more than 25,000 young people through school assemblies, youth leadership programs, educator and parent workshops, community events and family outreach.

Voices from the Community

“This festival is amazing! So many resources for our family and so much fun for the kids!” — Parent

“I love the energy, the people, and the message. Can’t wait for next year!” — Student

“Our organization connects with so many families. It’s the highlight of our outreach year.” — Community Partner

Boo2Bullying’s current community champions and event partners include the City of Palm Springs, the Irene W. & Guy L. Anderson Children’s Foundation, Bighorn Cares, Palm Springs Unified School District, Desert Care Network and News Channel 3 KESQ. Sponsorship, exhibitor and volunteer opportunities remain available. Admission is free. For event details and free registration, visit boo2bullying.org/kick-bullying-to-the-curb.

Presenting Sponsors, City of Palm Springs and Bighorn Cares, Community Partners, Walter Clark Legal Group, Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center, The Bianco Group, Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs, Youth & Community OrganizationsBoys & Girls Club Palm Springs, First tee Coachella Valley, Palm Springs High School Cheer Squad,  The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Transgender Health & Wellness Center, Media Partners El InformadorDel Valle, Coachella Valley Independent, David Perry & Associates, Valley Voice Media.

About Boo2Bullying

Boo2Bullying is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth, building kindness and creating safer schools. Founded in 2011, the organization provides evidence-informed school assemblies, social-emotional learning workshops, youth leadership programs, educator training, parent workshops, community events and family outreach. Boo2Bullying helps young people choose kindness, strengthen emotional resilience, build healthy relationships and become leaders who positively impact their schools and communities. For information about scheduling a program, contact Dimitri Halkidis at (310) 435-8528 or dimitrihalkidis@boo2bullying.org. For more information, visit www.boo2bullying.org.

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Boo2Bullying — Kick Bullying to the Curb — October 10, 2026